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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,569.76, 526,568.28 and 238,412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,569.76, 526,568.28 and 238,412.76 is: 329,010.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,569.76 : 526,568.28 = 238,412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,569.76/526,568.28 = 238,412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,569.76x = 526,568.28 × 238,412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,569.76x = 125,540,596,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,540,596,963.25/381,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,010.87

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